Inside the Making of Snarky Puppy's Grammy-Winning Album: Empire Central

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  • @bobreynolds
    @bobreynolds  Рік тому +8

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  • @benderbi
    @benderbi Рік тому +238

    All of that and he manages to get to his son's game. Bravo 👏🏼

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +62

      Priorities. 👍

    • @natestein5988
      @natestein5988 Рік тому +4

      ​@@bobreynoldsThat's awesome that you were able to support your son in that way.

    • @uubuuh
      @uubuuh Рік тому +11

      the least he could do, kid saved his life 1:58 😉

    • @oscargill423
      @oscargill423 8 місяців тому +1

      The way the video goes from like 23 minutes of rehearsal chaos and exciting stress to son's baseball game is probably one of the most beautiful and subtly cathartic endings to a music vlog (or vlog in general) I've ever seen.

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille Рік тому +118

    So basically Snarky Puppy took the idea of a firs take being fresh to the maximum of human abilities : by making the musicians learn the music as fast as possible it remains as fresh and spontaneous as possible. Yet, there is no sight-reading.
    That's beyond brilliant.

  • @devinebass
    @devinebass Рік тому +207

    LOVED this, Bob!

  • @FoolishFrankie
    @FoolishFrankie Рік тому +30

    The crazy part is in all of this chaos you're filming everything too!! Incredible video, thanks so much for sharing with us!

  • @TheSevenEighths
    @TheSevenEighths Рік тому +180

    Dang. This is so inspiring. It's not just about how virtuous you guys are but the miracle you do with (only) 24 hours a day. It's more about the dedication, professionalism and passion behind the scenes than anything else. Thank you!

  • @ScottPaddock
    @ScottPaddock Рік тому +53

    That’s an absolutely insane schedule especially with no written parts and such complex music. Crazy!!! Congrats on the Grammy. Well deserved for you and Snarky crew.

    • @Crobcar
      @Crobcar Рік тому +2

      I mean if that doesn't get you one, what the hell does??

  • @KellyAskam_MindExchangeMusic
    @KellyAskam_MindExchangeMusic Місяць тому +4

    My partner and I are from Chicago and were at one of the sessions! It was absolutely incredible. Actually got to meet you and a few of the other guys. What a treat. Just got tickets to the upcoming Metropole Orkest date this coming January 2025. Really hoping everyone's back on that date. Thank you so much. Cheers!

  • @bobreynolds
    @bobreynolds  Рік тому +270

    One of the top questions we get is "How do you guys learn all that music?" Here's how... :)

    • @Joe-zk7ps
      @Joe-zk7ps Рік тому +11

      You all are really amazing at finding that chemistry when the lights turn on. You and the rest of the band played some amazing and memorable stuff on this album. Thank you. I know you all have lives outside of this we never see, and the fact you all bring so much to these performances is just incredible.

    • @JosueMartinez-wd3yu
      @JosueMartinez-wd3yu Рік тому +2

      WOW, I have seen videos like these before and I am amazed by how talented people HAVE to memorize materials. Don't get me wrong, its good to memorize your parts, BUT, I wonder if there is something much efficient way. Like recording each part (like a studio booth ) and exporting those parts in music sheet. I am assuming that parts are recorded individually and probably given to each member as part of their learning process🤔. Would be great if in the IT field, music notation companies had the ability to record audio into notation. I think Sibelius and/or Finale has something like that but not sure how reliable it is. Either way, its crazy to see how much one can put in their head in such amount of time. 🤯. I am sure you guys already knew about this but wonder why when trying to learn parts that are recorded via Logic Pro, yall don't use the notation part since Logic converts the midi information into notation. Just curious.

    • @upabovemusic
      @upabovemusic Рік тому +1

      Great video Bob. Thanks for the great work and effort you put into this. Greetings from Denmark.

    • @BenGreen1980
      @BenGreen1980 Рік тому

      This answered that question while also not answering it at all. :D

    • @scottstanley4378
      @scottstanley4378 Рік тому

      This is what I've been the most interested in lately, especially when watching guest musicians come up and play with Cory Wong's band. Thank you for the insight, Bob. You guys work hard out there. Is your work life always this hectic?!

  • @drewb5775
    @drewb5775 Рік тому +26

    I would watch an edit of this that is twice as long. Cheers Bob

  • @David-iv6je
    @David-iv6je Місяць тому +2

    Doing the hard work! Kudos!
    And ... the best seat in the world is at one of these live recording sessions.

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Місяць тому

      Next one is in January with Metropole Orkest in Utrecht

  • @felipemagalhaes9004
    @felipemagalhaes9004 Рік тому +3

    16 new songs in 5 days it's crazy, I hear this album every single day, I love you guys

  • @tylerheintzen722
    @tylerheintzen722 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for stopping by UNF broski! We loved having you

  • @raimundoarce7014
    @raimundoarce7014 Місяць тому +1

    The algorithm waited way too much on sending me this channel...
    Hi Bob... big fan here!

  • @gil-evens
    @gil-evens Рік тому +10

    Love the part starting from 14:20 when they all start to exchange ideas, great insights into the rehearsing process

  • @moritzmetzler9377
    @moritzmetzler9377 Рік тому +58

    Absolutely crazy that you can learn and memorize all of that music in such a short period of time. It’s also unbelievable to me, that you can play all day without your embouchure breaking down at some point. Well done, I love the record!

    • @wiebemartens1030
      @wiebemartens1030 Рік тому +2

      their embouchure must hurt indeed. My lips hurt from watching this vlog

  • @albertomojica2295
    @albertomojica2295 Рік тому +7

    I am still procesing and thinking about All the work and discipline that a musician should have to be there. Amazing, and thank for share with us, This is the real use of the social media, you are real influencers!!!!

  • @josephkarl2061
    @josephkarl2061 Рік тому +9

    5:59 The audience all singing your solo is a sign you're onto a great thing 👌

  • @chumbo
    @chumbo Рік тому +44

    Your musical skills are obviously unquestionable but I must say, I'm also always impressed at how good you are at doing these videos!
    I love the fast edits, just giving the bare essential so as not to make it too long but yet get the whole story. Congrats! 😉

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +5

      Thank you. That was my goal. 🙏

  • @koho
    @koho Рік тому +55

    Been waiting for this one. Congratulations to you, Bob, and all the Pups on the Grammy, well deserved! The musicianship is of course impossibly stellar. I also can't wrap my head around how such great sound can be engineered in that environment.

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +15

      Nic Hard (recording engineer) and Mike Harrisson (live sound engineer) are a couple of audio wizards.

  • @JohnDwyer123
    @JohnDwyer123 Рік тому +2

    Highest respect to all of you.

  • @Orlando-wn4uc
    @Orlando-wn4uc Рік тому +12

    "Not having greens" basically describes my childhood growing up in Texas!
    Such incredible musicians! Congratulations on the Grammy. I'm always amazed (and humbled) that you take the time to capture and share such marvelous moments. It's truly inspiring. Thank you, Bob!

  • @Bashanvibe
    @Bashanvibe Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing the journey!!! This beautiful to see a room full of geniuses without the ego figuring it out together!!!! How it’s supposed to be!!!

  • @imadlebiar1546
    @imadlebiar1546 Рік тому +8

    Been waiting for this video since I heard we have a new album coming! Proud to be a fan!

  • @pabezem
    @pabezem Рік тому +2

    geez, that is a packed schedule.. incredible profesionals, Bob you really are a legend!! Sax hero, no doubt!

  • @gentnovic3540
    @gentnovic3540 Рік тому +5

    Man, this is so unreal, thank you so much for those beautiful insights! It‘s simply mindboggling how you guys pull these things off! And to think that you even sneak moments in to make these video snippets within a schedule where shouldn‘t be any time. Fantastic vlog you did there, really appreciate it.
    Me and my girlfriend were lucky to see you in Hamburg in October. We had the most incredible time and I was surprised you played the Lingus solo. That was amazing.
    Thanks for all your effort and congrats to the Grammy!

  • @kapers5772
    @kapers5772 Рік тому +6

    We all play music but man, there are levels to this, what you do and how you do it is absoloutely crazy. Keep making sick music

  • @thoughtsforthebuilders
    @thoughtsforthebuilders Рік тому +3

    awesome seeing those UNF students vibing with you (: we got room for ya up at Western Washington Uni if you ever find yourself heading towards Seattle or Vancouver BC (;

  • @literallyfiction
    @literallyfiction Рік тому +19

    As a producer, the whole time I was thinking, damn this is sooo expensive haha
    Thanks for sharing, Bob, that’s very generous.

    • @Gramps935
      @Gramps935 Рік тому +1

      I hope they make money because they are putting in so much effort and cash to make this thing.

    • @snails9505
      @snails9505 Рік тому

      Yep I wondered if Elon Musk was aboard or something. Amazing team effort though.

  • @paujorbabonastre2375
    @paujorbabonastre2375 Рік тому +18

    Bob! Thank you so much for this! The wait was worth it. So emotional to revive those crazy and incredible weeks at Deep Ellum.
    Thank you and everyone that made that happen! And congrats for the Grammy❤️ You guys deserve it!

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Pau 🙏 was great to meet and hang with you there.

  • @johnduxiehughes
    @johnduxiehughes Рік тому +2

    This is the highest level of musicianship. It’s just mind blowing how talented every member is. Inspiring commitment Bob. Oh, and your solo on Pineapple is perfection 🎷

  • @onionsaredisgusting
    @onionsaredisgusting Рік тому +1

    I legit watch this on a weekly basis. Y’all are my personal avengers ❤

  • @LucaPosillicoMusic
    @LucaPosillicoMusic Рік тому +3

    Crazy life you have, I hope this will be me one day. Keep it up you guys are insane!

  • @gamzer
    @gamzer Рік тому +6

    This video captures the hard work that goes into a show/recording like nothing I have ever seen. People only see what happens on the night but this is the real work...and this is next level of work and cramming

  • @rickgraham786
    @rickgraham786 Рік тому +3

    Excellent!

  • @spencermoody791
    @spencermoody791 Рік тому +2

    Hi Bob! This whole process is amazing. I don’t know if you remember but you played with me last May when you came out the Mountain View (I was in jazz 2 at the time). I wanted to let you know how cool it was to be able to play alongside you and even though you were light years ahead of me, it was still a great learning opportunity!

  • @0120shrey
    @0120shrey Рік тому +4

    Pure gold, this. Being in a related field, I’ve seen what goes behind the scenes (albeit at a much smaller scale) and it’s absolutely insane how all of you pull this off! The new album sounds amazing, congratulations to all of you! Eagerly waiting for Snarky Puppy to come to India!

  • @thomasweinmann5375
    @thomasweinmann5375 Рік тому +3

    Don´t stop doing this, Bob: letting us take part in what so many of us aspire to do- awesome!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @MorganWallaceMusic
    @MorganWallaceMusic Рік тому +3

    Musicians of y'all's caliber singing Part Of Your World... ❤️❤️❤️

  • @xxphactor
    @xxphactor Рік тому +1

    I love hearing the stripped down pieces of my fav songs on the album.

  • @stcmattb
    @stcmattb Рік тому +1

    Love hearing/seeing Trinity at 12:38!

  • @thetomster7625
    @thetomster7625 5 місяців тому +1

    man, Bob: thanks for this and thanks again for your crazy great solos on the album^^

  • @juniorz1986
    @juniorz1986 Рік тому +3

    Bob, this is truly beautiful. I had a wonderful time at the Empire Central concert in Berlin last October.
    I was genuinely touched by seeing both you and Michael at the merch booth right after the concert, but only managed to exchange a few words with him.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @cosmokramer9198
    @cosmokramer9198 Рік тому +9

    Damn that rehearsal clip of Portal was so rad! Thanks so much for sharing Bob! This kind of stuff is a music nerds dream!!

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +8

      It took me weeks to decide what of the 2 hour horn sectional footage to keep. ☺️ Thank you

  • @richlabedz3978
    @richlabedz3978 Рік тому +9

    Thanks Bob, this is awesome! As a teacher it’s fantastic to see how hard you guys are working to make this happen - great message for aspiring young musicians!

  • @earthmike532
    @earthmike532 Рік тому +1

    great album. great story.

  • @grene1955
    @grene1955 Рік тому +2

    I'm a musician, and I can't believe the level you guys operate at!!! If someone had told me this was possible I would not have believed it!

  • @czarpaul01
    @czarpaul01 Рік тому +3

    This was very fascinating. I truly don’t understand how you guys pull this stuff together so quickly, yet sound like you’ve been working the tunes for months. Been playing for 40 years, and I have a huge amount of respect for what you guys accomplish.

  • @strafe501
    @strafe501 Рік тому +1

    Y'all were in Las Colinas........ Right down the street crazy.

  • @ChrisBuonoGuitar
    @ChrisBuonoGuitar Рік тому +3

    The struggle is ALWAYS real. Well done, brothas.

  • @cejpk
    @cejpk Рік тому +2

    Bob Reynolds, we love and appreciate you!

  • @emilseier2512
    @emilseier2512 Рік тому +2

    This is one of the most inspiring things i have ever watched!

  • @romulan1006
    @romulan1006 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for making this. I'm exhausted from just looking at it. I just got the album and so far I love it. Long live Snarky Puppy!

  • @sergeisanych118
    @sergeisanych118 Рік тому +2

    Amazing!Bob,unbelievable!😯🤝💪🏻🙏

  • @onionsaredisgusting
    @onionsaredisgusting Рік тому +1

    We need more vlogs!!!

  • @okcontent149
    @okcontent149 Рік тому +2

    my mom brought me to a steely dan concert last year, and i got so much more excited when i found out snarky puppy was opening. that concert was so sweet

  • @kyletwebster
    @kyletwebster Рік тому +1

    Awesome, Bob!

  • @geoffforduk
    @geoffforduk Рік тому +2

    Man!!!!!!! I had a super busy and stressful work day today and thought I'd relax and catchup with some YT. Feel waaaay more stressed now after watching that hahaha. Seriously though, amazing, I don't know how you guys can pull off that sort of intensity, especially on not enough sleep. Makes me love and appreciate Snarky all the more. Kudos!

  • @patricknotley6183
    @patricknotley6183 Рік тому +6

    Great video, All that devotion & effort over such a short time, to produce a brilliant album. Terrific solo on "Bet" Congratulations.

  • @ianwhatmough150
    @ianwhatmough150 Рік тому +1

    I'm looking forward to finally seeing Snarky Puppy live this June in Toronto. I can't wait!

  • @TheSlandis
    @TheSlandis Рік тому +2

    Wow! So much trust that everyone gets their parts. This is crazy!

  • @ntshuksbonga5092
    @ntshuksbonga5092 Рік тому +2

    Epic video! Like painting the Mona Lisa whilst climbing Everest. Really awesome.

  • @jamiemeansjamesmusic
    @jamiemeansjamesmusic Рік тому +8

    What an unbelievable vlog Bob. Your aural ability to pick up everything thrown at you here is god level, holy crap. I remember you talking in a separate video a long time ago, that if you hadn't spent all those hours in your youth transcribing jazz solos, you couldn't play in this band, I believe it. Once again, thank you for sharing this stuff with us. You're an inspiration to so many including me. Thanks Bob

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +5

      100% true about the years of transcribing being the only way I personally am able to do it. 🙏

  • @unclebobrobinson9503
    @unclebobrobinson9503 Рік тому +1

    I have been a Snarky Puppy fan for a lone time. I have seen you guys on both coasts and several in between. Love the music. Love the guys. The Grammy was much deserved. Congratulations. Keep it up! ❤

  • @MrChuck365
    @MrChuck365 Рік тому +1

    Grew up on new jazz of the day in the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. Been wondering where the new jazz has been hiding. Wondering no more. You've helped me get back on track.

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +1

      Heck yeah! Love to hear that, Chuck

    • @MrChuck365
      @MrChuck365 Рік тому

      Yeah! Modern Jazz 2023. You dun it.

  • @johnadesola6992
    @johnadesola6992 Рік тому +2

    You mean youve been keeping this gold mine content for over a year!! 😅 Awesome insight into the behind the scenes and thanks for sharing!! It’s also good to see you return back to father duties at the end 😊

  • @24acresofparadise
    @24acresofparadise Рік тому +1

    Wow! shows how much work goes into the production. No wonder it sounds great!

  • @andikerl2486
    @andikerl2486 Рік тому +1

    Maximum respect!

  • @ericwilhelm2941
    @ericwilhelm2941 Рік тому +1

    This amazing.Ya'll are INSIDE the Music! No paper LOL no nothing ....all by ear?? I think this is how it should be , really. Be inside the Music. Great Documentary , Bob!!!

  • @rogernobbs6559
    @rogernobbs6559 Рік тому +2

    Wow! Wow! Wow! The takeaway is that the smoother and easier you guys make it sound, the harder you work! Not since the Earth, Wind & Fire horns have I heard anything quite so amazing. Add in the rest of the band and it just gets more and more incredible. What’s more, when the finished videos appear on UA-cam, you all seem to be enjoying yourselves so much without any of the obvious stress that this video shows goes into learning and rehearsing. The Grammy is long overdue in an age when so many musicians are simply reinventing stuff from the past. You are a truly original band. Keep on keepin’ on! Oh, and come back to London soon. ❤

  • @lucascruz1083
    @lucascruz1083 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Bob

  • @chrisgraham7930
    @chrisgraham7930 Рік тому +16

    Absolute, 100% pure focus from every single player. There are no shortcuts to executing at this level. This is so inspiring.

  • @koho
    @koho Рік тому +14

    Hey all. Just a quick note to SP (and Bob Reynolds) fans - if you can, go to the GroundUp Music Fest next year! I went for the first time this year, and it was a blast. Not only great music, but it has a small-festival atmosphere, elbow-to-elbow with your musical heroes who are in the audience with you watching the other bands. I had the great pleasure of meeting Bob (I'm the guy at the hot dog stand) and Mark Lettieri, both super nice, gracious, and fun to talk to. (Bob - your workshop was also terrific; I'm a terrible amateur musician, but still got quite a lot out of it (Monk triads over a Rosanna Purdy shuffle!)) It really exemplified what a great community this is.

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +5

      So glad to hear it! Thank you, and thanks again for the hot dog 🤙

  • @ruby_gleyzes
    @ruby_gleyzes Рік тому +1

    Just legendary!

  • @bradlucid
    @bradlucid Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this Bob!
    Your vlog always shows my all-time favourite band from such a beautiful and 'human' angle. These videos are just DRIPPING with so much inspiration and motivation!!
    Much Love!💓

  • @williammjs
    @williammjs Рік тому +1

    Congratulations for such an amazing journey through bringing what music can delivers us at its best!

  • @Docdoolit
    @Docdoolit Рік тому +1

    It was a great experience to be there. We were there for the night of Bernard Wright's recording (RIP). This is inspiring me to push myself musically!

  • @CraigGood
    @CraigGood Рік тому +2

    If it looks easy it was difficult, and vice versa. Thanks so much for this glimpse behind the curtain. You guys are amazing.

  • @GeorgeWenglein-ty4po
    @GeorgeWenglein-ty4po Рік тому

    I just got a hold of he snarky puppy cd performing either metropole orkest. And the realized it came with. Matching DVD in the case too was so excited to Ctuslly see the ensemble perform, was beginning to look for more snarky puppy to buy. This is a great temporary fix until I find more fo but. Wow what an entirely new musical experience! A whole other level of musical high for me. Thank you.

  • @Sarkamler
    @Sarkamler 10 місяців тому +1

    Monumental work! Thank y’all for amazing music…. Lot’s of ❤❤❤❤and respect!

  • @larrydavis1532
    @larrydavis1532 Рік тому +1

    Hey Bob, I'm a jazz student at UNT from DFW and this is really inspiring and cool to see happen in my hometown. Thanks!

  • @guidocusani5715
    @guidocusani5715 Рік тому +1

    Bob, you're great❤

  • @pocabromaproduccions2
    @pocabromaproduccions2 Рік тому +5

    OMG Bob, this video is amazing! The filming, the editing and the story telling are just on point. I know the amount of work that this takes, and it's crazy that you found the time to do it. Congrats!

    • @bobreynolds
      @bobreynolds  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Jep! I know you do know ;) and thank YOU for your brilliant work making us look so good!

  • @gregmoore2875
    @gregmoore2875 Рік тому +1

    God bless you and your family Bob!!! Thank you for always inspiring us!!!!

  • @MikeLindup42
    @MikeLindup42 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Hardcore doesn't even cover it! Amazing work fitting in all of that to the time available. Congratulations on the award, and for being a dad :) Gonna check out the album...

  • @GavinLangOfficial
    @GavinLangOfficial Рік тому +2

    Each successive breaks incredible new and exciting ground. And I love the fact that you don't spend 5 months, but rather 5 days making a record, and that you expose yourself to the live recording, understanding how important that vibe is. I have to say that the dedication and musicianship shows in every track on Empire Central. It's truly epic. Nice one Bob, thanks for sharing your experience of the whole thing... and for getting home to your son's game. P.s. I'm not at all surprised about your Grammy win... well deserved.

  • @neegle5051
    @neegle5051 Рік тому +2

    Wow… the levels to this!!! I like how everyone has their Macs and learning also by use of the sessions… Keep up the good work👊🏾🔥🔥

  • @terriprecha2526
    @terriprecha2526 Рік тому

    Thanks for behind the scenes view. The puppies nailed it.... Again. You sure know how to get 'value for time' !!!! ❤

  • @Double_Gator
    @Double_Gator Рік тому +1

    Awesome vid Bob. I live in Jacksonville, awesome that you graduated at DA; you guys are great ambassadors for Duval! Long time fan. Saw SP in Denver last year and can’t wait to see you in NH in April. Congrats on the Grammy!

  • @stratostones
    @stratostones Рік тому +1

    This is awesome Bob!!!

  • @sidneiramalho
    @sidneiramalho Рік тому +3

    Bob great video. Thanks for sharing such an awesome video. I can't even imagine the stress to learn 16 song in short period of time, on top of that, you recorded so we could see what was happening. I'm listening the album now and the behind the scenes make a richer experience all together. Well done!

  • @tito_pane
    @tito_pane Рік тому +1

    Thank you guys for coming together as a band, you mean a lot.

  • @derekauth157
    @derekauth157 Рік тому +2

    Not to mention the fact you play in Snarky Puppy *AND* you’re a loving father of young kids…well done, dad, well done

  • @kegdoty
    @kegdoty Рік тому +1

    Absolute legend

  • @ArikLivnat
    @ArikLivnat Рік тому

    👏 bravo Bob

  • @mtbness5028
    @mtbness5028 Рік тому +1

    Amazing! Gr8 insight into the layers of life which need to be laid to create the 🎼🎶🎷🥁🎧 😎🤟

  • @tedwilliams185
    @tedwilliams185 Рік тому

    I am coming to the show at the end of the month in Atlanta. I can't wait.

  • @faithfulduru5153
    @faithfulduru5153 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this, Bob

  • @rc2257
    @rc2257 Рік тому +1

    Holy shhh***** Incredible! Thanks for this peek into the process. Wow. Lesser musicians, lesser human beings could never pull it off, let alone so beautifully.

  • @bobblues1158
    @bobblues1158 Рік тому +1

    I am so glad to see/hear that excellence still prevails in our music bubble. I am 77 and still have the discipline. But I will not travel anymore.